Ever wonder how it's possible to spend time with your kids when you're emotionally exhausted Strategize your time and energy with purpose Ever wondered how just minutes a day can make a difference Jon Tyson provides practical insights for improving parenting styles Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jon Tyson at church nyc and find Jon on social media on Instagram And grab Jon Tyson's book The Intentional Father in our shop Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about Fatherhood Want to hear more episodes by Jon Tyson listen here Double your impact by Dec Give families the gift of [... more]

Long before you leave the workforce talk with your partner about what each of you wants to do where to live and what to spend in retirement In today's video Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy take a closer look at the topics that successful couples asked one another in order to become successful and happy retirees First discuss retirement expectations long before you retire Here are some suggested questions to get the ball rolling How will you spend time together What will you do together What will you do separately How much money will you have saved for [... more]

As we spend time on our knees before the Lord He is busy transforming the world around us and the world within us [... more]

Dr Kevin Leman and Kim Trobee share stories and thoughts on why the dad-daughter relationship matters and how important it is to spend time and invest in this relationship wisely They discuss how significant a dad's influence is in a daughter's life and how it impacts her future relationships with the opposite sex Part of Receive the book What a Difference a Daddy Makes and an audio download of A Father's Influence On His Daughter's Life for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail [... more]

Dr Kevin Leman and Kim Trobee share stories and thoughts on why the dad-daughter relationship matters and how important it is to spend time and invest in this relationship wisely They discuss how significant a dad's influence is in a daughter's life and how it impacts her future relationships with the opposite sex Part of Receive the book What a Difference a Daddy Makes and an audio download of A Father's Influence On His Daughter's Life for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail [... more]

It almost goes without saying but successful chefs have to spend time cooking Successful ballerinas have to dance Successful photographers have to take pictures Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out successful believers are those who love The more love characterizes our lives the more successful we'll be in so many other areas of the Christian walk And that's our goal today to show our love for God by loving others Glad you're along Listen on harvest org --- Own Jesus Revolution on DVD Receive your copy when you donate to Harvest Ministries today at harvest org [... more]

Money plays a significant role in the health of a relationship and life events like marriage and remarriage require us to have honest conversations about finances when we take these steps in life In this episode we're going to spend time discussing the items that need attention when you get remarried There are some common themes and considerations as your first marriage but things like combining finances and joint accounts will inevitably be more difficult when it's the second marriage because you're further along in life and more established financially Combining households can be a challenge when you get married [... more]

The passage we deal with today is perhaps one of the most enigmatic of all scripture Peter - quot For Christ also suffered for sins once for all the righteous for the unrighteous that he might bring you to God He was put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit in which he also went and made proclamation to the spirits in prison who in the past were disobedient when God patiently waited in the days of Noah while the ark was being prepared In it a few that is eight people were saved through water [... more]

Yesterday my wife and I found my mother in law whom we had cared for for the last years passed away Jesus came for me this morning with this message to share [... more]

There's only one way to have a relationship completely free of disagreement discomfort and discord And that's to have an imaginary friend Even then it's not guaranteed But seriously when two human beings spend time with each other things can go sideways Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie brings biblical counsel for the important relationships of our lives He's launching a new series for all us with questions It's called Am I Doing This Right Good insight is ahead Listen on harvest org --- JESUS REVOLUTION is now in theaters Get tickets https jesusrevolution movie A New Beginning [... more]

We've all heard the phrase it's the most wonderful time of the year But is it true Not for some of us That's why Pastor Greg Laurie's offering us a Christian perspective on how to make this holiday season a joyful one Don't miss this valuable encouraging message Notes There are more than passages in the Bible containing words such as joy happiness pleasure laughter gladness feasting and celebration God Himself is happy Jesus said I have told you this to make you as completely happy as I am Remember the reason for the season Christmas is the celebration of [... more]

How do you respond when there's a tension between doing what you want versus what you should do [... more]

Under the night sky in the spring of surfers rode bioluminescent waves along the coast of San Diego These lightshows were caused by microscopic organisms called phytoplankton a name derived from a Greek word meaning ldquo wanderer rdquo or ldquo drifter rdquo During the day the living organisms create red tides and capture sunlight that converts into chemical energy When disturbed in the darkness they produce an electric blue light Believers in Jesus are citizens of heaven who much like the red-tide algae live like wanderers or drifters on earth When difficult circumstances disturb our well-laid plans the Holy Spirit [... more]

From our Archive Stu his mom Nancy Epperson spend time on the water in Hawaii her birthplace They talk about her upbringing and testimony family and her dedication to memorizing and sharing scripture [... more]

Today we present a special Mother's Day weekend show For all the mothers we want you to know how special you are and how meaningful your lives are If you are able to be sure to spend time with your mother this weekend and show her how much you care [... more]

When trials anxieties and tough decisions loom large sometimes it's best to hear from a voice of experience In this Sunday podcast Pastor Greg Laurie directs a special word of encouragement to young people God has a plan for your life Notes Whatever you're going through it's going to be OK What you go through isn't meant to destroy you but to develop you We comfort with the same comfort we are comforted with Corinthians You are loved and wanted by more people than you could ever imagine God's plan and purpose for you is good Put God first in [... more]

If we can learn the way Jesus was praying for such a long time it would help us learn to spend time with God as well [... more]

Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory share ideas on how you can find the space and the place to spend time nurturing your relationship with God They reflect on some of their imperfections and the abundant grace God offers to cover those shortcomings Get Kathi and Cheri's book An Abundant Place Daily Retreats for the Woman Who Can't Get Away for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast finding-space-to-connect-with-god featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily [... more]

Many of us in the church wouldn t naturally spend time together Our differences may be profound and our viewpoints may conflict but there is a glue stronger than all of that Find out more in the message quot The Modern Church Family quot This teaching is from the series Now Streaming Links Website https connectwithskip comDonate https connnectwithskip com donateThis week's DevoMail https connnectwithskip com devomail [... more]

Learn more about God's heart amp theology what exactly does the Bible say All of God's designed wrath has been fully exhausted on the cross of Jesus He experienced hell and condemnation and you can always count on his love Any attribute that God is he is that For us to understand the proper true vision of God we need to spend time with him in his word get to know him Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast on our FamilyLife Shop Download FamilyLife's new app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

Dane speaks about how the theology of God being Gentle and Lowly and refers to Matthew - Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest Take my yoke upon you and learn from me for I am gentle and lowly in heart and you will find rest for your souls For my yoke is easy and my burden is light God is gentle and lowly he is way down next to me at my worst and gentle in his heart How can we translate the same gentleness and lowliness in our families [... more]

As caregivers owe it to ourselves to inventory the voices with access to our hearts Although caregivers often find themselves in heartbreaking circumstances or surrounded by those with criticism or other negative attitudes we have the power to change that Recently talking with a man struggling while watching his wife slip away I said You live in an environment permeated by approaching death Balance that by immersing yourself into life Knowing he has great-granddaughters close by I suggested letting the attendants briefly look after his wife so he can spend time with those precious girls The life bubbling out of [... more]

Zach was a lonely guy When he walked down the city streets he could feel the hostile glares But then his life took a turn Clement of Alexandria one of the church fathers says that Zach became a very prominent Christian leader and a pastor of the church in Caesarea Yes we rsquo re talking about Zacchaeus the chief tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus Luke ndash What prompted him to climb the tree Tax collectors were perceived as traitors because they heavily taxed their own people to serve the Roman Empire Yet Jesus had a [... more]

When trials anxieties and tough decisions loom large sometimes it's best to hear from a voice of experience In this Sunday podcast Pastor Greg Laurie directs a special word of encouragement to young people God has a plan for your life Notes Whatever you're going through it's going to be OK What you go through isn't meant to destroy you but to develop you We comfort with the same comfort we are comforted with Corinthians You are loved and wanted by more people than you could ever imagine God's plan and purpose for you is good Put God first in [... more]

Robby is joined by Bob Young to discuss which person dead or alive they would spend time with if they could [... more]

Stu his mom Nancy Epperson spend time on the water in Hawaii her birthplace and talk about her upbringing her testimony family and her dedication to memorizing and sharing scripture [... more]

A River Runs Through It is Norman Maclean rsquo s masterful story of two boys growing up in western Montana with their Presbyterian minister father who loved preaching and fly-fishing On Sunday mornings Norman and his brother Paul went to church where they heard their father preach Once Sunday evening rolled around there was another service and their father would preach again But between those two services they were free to walk the hills and streams with him ldquo while he unwound between services rdquo It was an intentional withdrawing on their father rsquo s part to ldquo restore his [... more]

God gives us prayer for our own good The question is Why don't we pray more often In this podcast episode The Refreshing Power of Prayer Pastor Greg Laurie gives us guidance on praying with passion and persistence from Matthew It's the first message in Refresh What Every Christian Needs to Know a brand-new series from Pastor Greg Notes Times of refreshment come from the presence of the Lord Acts You will be spiritually refreshed when you read and study the Bible You will be spiritually refreshed when you think of others more than yourself You will be spiritually refreshed [... more]

During an outing we met a woman who had known my husband rsquo s family since he was a child She looked from Alan to our son Xavier ldquo He rsquo s the spitting image of his daddy rdquo she said ldquo Those eyes That smile Yep Looks just like him rdquo As the woman delighted in acknowledging such a strong resemblance between father and son she even noted similarities in their personalities Still though they are alike in many ways my son doesn rsquo t reflect his father perfectly There is only one Son mdash Jesus mdash who reflects [... more]

Brian delivers a special message to dads do not provoke your children so that they do not become discouraged and full of wrath Main Text Colossians Ephesians --- Support this podcast https anchor fm god st support [... more]

What can you do to intentionally encourage your grandchildren Pastor Josh Mulvihill and his wife Jen remind grandparents that they can be a powerful force for good in their grandchildren's lives but only if they spend time with them Remember kids spell love T-I-M-E Holidays are great times to interact but let's not limit our time to holidays Technology offers many ways to connect Also go where they are since families with young children often find travel difficult Grandparent you have so much to offer from your wisdom and guidance to your presence Show Notes and Resources Learn more about [... more]

ldquo Dad why do you have to go to work rdquo The question from my young daughter was motivated by her desire to play with me I would have preferred to skip work and spend time with her but there was a growing list of things at work that required my attention The question nevertheless is a good one Why do we work Is it simply to provide for ourselves and for the people we love What about labor that rsquo s unpaid mdash why do we do that Genesis tells us that God placed the first human in the [... more]

Ken Davis shares humorous illustrations and heartfelt stories to remind dads why it's important to spend time with their kids speak with kind words and live a life committed to Jesus Christ Part of Podcast users find today's related broadcast resources here https dbx focusonthefamily com media daily-broadcast hooray-for-dad-pt Your feedback would be really helpful to us Please visit http www focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey to take a brief survey less than minutes Thank you [... more]

Ken Davis shares humorous illustrations and heartfelt stories to remind dads why it's important to spend time with their kids speak with kind words and live a life committed to Jesus Christ Part of Podcast users find today's related broadcast resources here https dbx focusonthefamily com media daily-broadcast hooray-for-dad-pt Your feedback would be really helpful to us Please visit http www focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey to take a brief survey less than minutes Thank you [... more]

Summer rsquo s a great time to get out of the house But it rsquo s also the season you'll see higher electric bills when you do spend time inside your house With energy rates being higher in summer it can be challenging to keep cooling costs down On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore share tips on how to keep your energy costs low as the temperatures rise Ways to stay cool without breaking the bank mdash that rsquo s on MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - How do I choose between Calvinism Arminianism Lutheranism etc --- - How do I live a life without sin--- - Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus is an archangel but they call Him perfect- Can an angel be perfect--- - I struggle to consistently pray and spend time in the word What should I do--- - Just Jesus' driving out the money changers justify riots--- - In John - and is the ESV or NASB a better translation--- - Does John teach sinless perfection--- - What are [... more]

It seems like the struggle we often face is I just don't have time to pray or to spend time in God's Word Our minds get so full of the things that we have to do today that we either rush through our devotions or we don't do them at all That's life for many believers in our fast-paced world there are so many distractions and things competing for our attention and it's easy to slip up So today James and Robby are going to talk about it today from a slightly different angle [... more]

What is it that God wants most from you Your time Your money Your talents Perhaps what God wants most from you is - you He wants to spend time with you He wants a relationship with you Chip walks us through how to build a relationship with God - who we can't see hear or touch [... more]

Dr John H Munro December Matthew - At Christmas we spend time with our family and friends but amid the celebration there may be tensions and heartache Families are dysfunctional yet by the grace of God imperfect fathers and mothers are included in the family tree of our Lord Jesus Christ That s encouraging [... more]